The Balloon Pack

Description

The Balloon is AppUL's super-ultralight backpack offering. At a remarkable 6.25 oz including the sternum strap, it is the lightest fully-seam taped DCF backpack on the market, period.

Only the most essential features are included on this model. On the back panel, a large DCF pocket for items you use most often during the day. A DCF water bottle pocket is present on each side panel. And a pair of shock straps on the bottom panel for a bulky item such as a foam pad.

We shaved weight off of this 35L backpack everywhere we could. We used a narrower mesh on the shoulder straps, but maintained their wide 3-inch modified S shape. We also removed the hip-belt from this model. Minimal to the core. But this pack is an excellent option for those who hike with sub 8lb base weights, who normally do not carry more than 18 lbs total weight, including food and water.

There isn't much to this pack. But that is by design. It's not for everyone, but you'll know if it's right for you.​

Features

Top To Bottom Dyneema Composite Fabric (formerly Cuben Fiber)All our backpacks are built from DCF. Dyneema fibers (15x stronger than steel by weight), provide an amazingly high strength to weight ratio. In addition, these fabrics are both 100% waterproof.

Taped SeamsEvery seam on every backpack is sealed with DCF tape. This serves 2 purposes: (1) it adds strength to the seams, and (2) it makes each pack highly water resistant.

Top to Bottom UHMWPE Flat WebbingAll of our backpacks utilize RipstopByTheRoll’s Venom UHMWPE flat webbing. UHMWPE is the non-branded form of dyneema. So this webbing is both strong and light, superior to all other polyester or nylon flat webbing.

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Review from Paul K.

"I love this pack! Wore it for miles of bushwhacking with plenty of branches to snag but no tears, no a one. Cody puts a lot of love into his work and took the time to find out exactly how I wanted to use the pack and what I wanted to put in it... and it shows."